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St Albans gang members jailed for running cannabis factory network

A stock image of cannabis plants similar to those grown by the OCG.

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Two St Albans members of an Organised Crime Group who ran three cannabis factories elsewhere in the country have been jailed for more than 13 years between them.
The St Albans Round Table Santa Float is back for Christmas 2021.

Christmas

Where and when can you see Santa's float in St Albans?

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Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

Christmas

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Sean Galea-Pace

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There has been a confirmed case of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in Hertfordshire.

Coronavirus

Omicron variant: Confirmed case in Hertfordshire says health boss Jim...

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Do you recognise this man, wanted in connection with criminal damage in St Albans?

Man wanted for criminal damage at The Horn pub

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Herts Live News

Met police officer pleads not guilty to 20 charges including seven rapes

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The Pluckwits Ukulele Band

Christmas

Christmas carols with brass band and ukuleles in St Albans park

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Ian Brown outside St Albans Waterstones with his Albert books.

Books

Tortoise writer blows in for book signing at St Albans shop

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Redbourn Road roundabout.

Hit and run on deadly Redbourn Road

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Cocktails Thyme for Apple Pie and Little Helper.

Christmas

Restaurant review: Christmas at The Ivy in St Albans

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Camp Road, St Albans

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Area Guide: The popular Camp area of St Albans

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The Abbey Theatre has organised a Christmas Adventure Trail for the family

Christmas

Can you solve the mystery of the missing Borrower in St Albans?

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The proposed site of Bowmans Cross garden village.

St Albans council urges Hertsmere to rethink plans for Bowmans Cross

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London Luton Airport is set to expand to 19 million passengers per year.

London Luton Airport

Environmental protesters cause chaos at Luton Airport expansion meeting

Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

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Madness will headline the Thursday at Standon Calling 2022.

Music | Updated

Madness to headline Hertfordshire music festival's first day line-up

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A new campaign has been launched to tackle drinks spiking in St Albans pubs.

Pubs

Safer St Albans Pubs campaign aims to tackle drink spiking

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Christmas

Christmas carols with brass band and ukuleles in St Albans park

The Pluckwits Ukulele Band

Alan Davies

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It will be Christmas carols with a brass band and ukuleles in St Albans.
The St Albans Round Table Santa Float is back for Christmas 2021.

Where and when can you see Santa's float in St Albans?

Matt Adams

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Cocktails Thyme for Apple Pie and Little Helper.

Restaurant review: Christmas at The Ivy in St Albans

Matt Adams

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The Abbey Theatre has organised a Christmas Adventure Trail for the family

Can you solve the mystery of the missing Borrower in St Albans?

Alan Davies

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Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Sean Galea-Pace

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Turns out even decorating the tree can be a source of tension. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Opinion

Comment: Christmas is coming... are you ready for it?

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Samuel Balchin from St Columba’s College has become the new Principal Trumpet in the National Youth Orchestra

Music

'Huge honour' for talented St Columba's College musician

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Anna Franklin in The Chimes presented by OVO

Theatre

Street theatre coming to St Albans city centre this Christmas

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Rehearsals for The Borrowers at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans.

Theatre

The Borrowers are coming to the Abbey Theatre stage

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Arsene Wenger Invincible

Film

Special screening of Arsène Wenger: Invincible film at cinema

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Send us your pictures of the supermoon. Picture: DANNY LAWSON/PA WIRE

What to see in the sky in December: The 'Cold Moon' and meteor showers

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The St Albans Christmas Cracker event.

St Albans named among UK's best places for Christmas activities

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England Fans - Ye Olde Fighting Cocks - St Albans

Euro 2020

Euro 2020: How did St Albans mark England's heartbreaking clash with Italy?

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Police are seeking this man in connection with a sexual assault on a Harpenden train

Sexual assault onboard train to Harpenden

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The Pluckwits Ukulele Band

Christmas

Christmas carols with brass band and ukuleles in St Albans park

Alan Davies

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A stock image of cannabis plants similar to those grown by the OCG.

St Albans gang members jailed for running cannabis factory network

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The St Albans Round Table Santa Float is back for Christmas 2021.

Christmas

Where and when can you see Santa's float in St Albans?

Matt Adams

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Harpenden Christmas Carnival

Christmas

In pictures: Harpenden Christmas Carnival makes long-awaited return

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Unused parking spaces in Market Place, St Albans, could be used by disabled drivers.

St Albans city centre road closures reduce spaces for Blue Badge holders

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St Albans Magistrates' Court.

The latest court results for the St Albans area

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London Road, St Albans. 

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Property Spotlight: See inside this stunning £2.1m period home in St Albans

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Met police officer pleads not guilty to 20 charges including seven rapes

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Herts Live News

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Met police officer David Carrick has, today, pleaded not guilty in court after being charged with 20 sexual offences including rape.
A stock image of cannabis plants similar to those grown by the OCG.

St Albans gang members jailed for running cannabis factory network

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Blue, white and pink trans pride flag blowing in the breeze on top of a building in London.

Herts Live News

Transphobic hate crimes have increased in Herts

Frankie Lister-Fell

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Norwich Royal Mail sorting office staff processing Christmas cards and gifts on their busiest day of

Christmas

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

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The expansion of Luton Airport to 19 million passengers per annum has been approved.

London Luton Airport

Luton Airport expansion approved despite passionate opposition

Matt Adams & Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

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Christmas carols with brass band and ukuleles in St Albans park

The Pluckwits Ukulele Band

Christmas

Alan Davies

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It will be Christmas carols with a brass band and ukuleles in St Albans.
Ian Brown outside St Albans Waterstones with his Albert books.

Books

Tortoise writer blows in for book signing at St Albans shop

Alan Davies

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The St Albans Round Table Santa Float is back for Christmas 2021.

Christmas

Where and when can you see Santa's float in St Albans?

Matt Adams

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Cocktails Thyme for Apple Pie and Little Helper.

Christmas

Restaurant review: Christmas at The Ivy in St Albans

Matt Adams

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The Abbey Theatre has organised a Christmas Adventure Trail for the family

Christmas

Can you solve the mystery of the missing Borrower in St Albans?

Alan Davies

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Property

Area Guide: The popular Camp area of St Albans

Camp Road, St Albans

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There's more to The Camp area of St Albans than Gucci and Harry Styles, as we discovered...
Turns out even decorating the tree can be a source of tension. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Opinion

Comment: Christmas is coming... are you ready for it?

Jane Howdle

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The St Albans Christmas Cracker event.

St Albans named among UK's best places for Christmas activities

Jane Howdle

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A festive theme will add warmth and character to your doorway at Christmas. 

Doorscaping tips to give your home's entrance the edge this Christmas

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London Road, St Albans. 

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Property Spotlight: See inside this stunning £2.1m period home in St Albans

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Sport

Amy Platten finishing year strong with European bronze medal

Amy Platten celebrates beating Sarah Ischt to bronze in the U23 European Championships.

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Amy Platten continues to gain plenty of experience through a hectic November - following up her bronze at the U23 European Championships with a trip to the grand slam in Abu Dhabi.
St Albans City goalkeeper Michael Johnson is rated at 50-50 to recover from the injury he picked up against Dulwich Hamlet.

FA Cup

Saints to give injured players as much time as is needed ahead of FA Cup

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St Albans City manager Ian Allinson (right) knows the performance against Tonbridge Angels was not up to par.

St Albans City FC

Boreham Wood will be completely different to Tonbridge says Saints boss

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Zane Banton had St Albans City's best chance in the second half at Tonbridge Angels.

Match Report

Saints happy to escape Kent with a point after poor showing at Tonbridge

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George Sippetts scored for Colney Heath U18s as they beat FC Baresi.

Football

Sippetts smashes four as Colney Heath U18s hit Baresi for six

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Lifestyle

Area Guide: The popular Camp area of St Albans

Camp Road, St Albans

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There's more to The Camp area of St Albans than Gucci and Harry Styles, as we discovered...
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Personal Finance | Promotion

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

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Turns out even decorating the tree can be a source of tension. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Opinion

Comment: Christmas is coming... are you ready for it?

Jane Howdle

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The St Albans Christmas Cracker event.

St Albans named among UK's best places for Christmas activities

Jane Howdle

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A festive theme will add warmth and character to your doorway at Christmas. 

Doorscaping tips to give your home's entrance the edge this Christmas

Katie Wright

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